(WASHINGTON) - Daviess Community Hospital recently honored physicians for their years of service by hosting a dinner at the Washington Country Club.

Tracy Conroy, CEO, welcomed the group and Dr. David Blemker provided a prayer before the meal.

Following dinner, Conroy acknowledged the physicians who have joined the hospital staff in the last year either through employment or clinical partnerships including John Gallagher, MD; Michael Gallentine, MD; and Chowdry Pinnamaneni, MD.

She also acknowledged the retirement of Dr. Richard Potts and Dr. Duane Flannagan.

Conroy also recognized the following physicians for their dedication to the patients of Daviess County.

Physicians recognized for 15 years of service include:

Richard Potts, DO

Mohamed Abdelhameed (Roman),MD

Vasdev Lohano, MD

Jonathan Frances, DO

Physicians recognized for 10 years of service include:

Bryan Porter, MD

Suresh Lohano, MD, FACP, FAAP

Merle Holsopple, MD

Richard Moss, MD

William Rusche, MD

Linda Callaghan, MD

Anand Bhuptani, MD

Adam Dawkins, MD

Physician accomplishments in 2017 include:

Dr. Kiran Burla - elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internists. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care.

Dr. Suresh Lohano - was elected Fellow for Society of Hospital Medicine. Fellow status is given to an accomplished Hospitalist in their field.